Which Size Should I Choose: 1.8 qt or 2.8 qt?

Choose the 1.8 qt for smaller portions, rice, oatmeal, side dishes and meals for one or two. The 2.8 qt gives you more room for larger batches of rice, soups, beans and small stews, and generally suits two to three servings.

How Much Rice Can I Cook?

As a practical guide, the 1.8 qt size is suited to approximately 2–3 cups of cooked rice, while the 2.8 qt size holds approximately 4–5 cups of cooked rice. Rice varieties and cooking methods expand differently, so use these amounts as starting points rather than maximum capacities.

What Is the Benefit of the Deep Shape?

The taller sides give rice, oatmeal, beans and soups more room to bubble while keeping the pot relatively compact on the stovetop. The extra depth is particularly useful for starchy foods and small-batch dishes that need more headroom without a wide, full-size Dutch oven.

How Is This Different from a Rice Cooker or Regular Saucepan?

A rice cooker is more automatic if rice is all you want to make. This Dutch oven is more versatile: you can sauté aromatics, cook rice or grains, simmer soups and beans, and move the same pot into the oven. Cast iron also holds heat well once hot, while the fitted lid helps retain moisture during covered cooking.

How Do I Keep Rice from Sticking or Burning?

The enamel is not a synthetic non-stick surface, so heat control matters. Once the liquid reaches a simmer, reduce the heat and avoid cooking longer than your recipe requires. Letting the rice rest covered off the heat for a few minutes can also help it finish cooking without continuing to heat the bottom. If rice does stick, allow the pot to cool and soak it briefly in warm, soapy water before cleaning.

What Else Can I Cook Besides Rice?

The deep, compact shape works well for oatmeal, grains, beans, soups, curries, sauces, small stews, side dishes and reheating leftovers. It is designed as a small everyday Dutch oven rather than a dedicated rice pot.

Do I Need to Season the Enamel?

No. The smooth enamel cooking surface is not bare cast iron and does not require seasoning. Wash it with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge or brush, and avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.

Does It Work on Induction and in the Oven?

Yes. It is compatible with gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops and is oven safe up to 500°F (260°C). On glass or ceramic cooktops, lift the pot rather than sliding it across the surface.

Can I Bake Bread in It?

Yes. The Dutch oven can also be used for small round loaves and other oven-baked recipes. Because of its compact diameter, it is better suited to smaller dough quantities than a standard full-size Dutch oven.

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The Small Dutch Oven

A deep-sided enameled cast iron Dutch oven for rice, stews and small sourdough loaves—without the bulk of a full-size pot.

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Key Features

With its deep sides and compact footprint, this Dutch oven is a good fit for rice, beans, oatmeal and small batches of soup or stew. It also works well for baking smaller round sourdough loaves.

Made from enameled cast iron, it holds heat well for cooking and baking. The fitted lid helps retain moisture, while the enamel interior requires no seasoning.

Features

Available in 1.8 qt and 2.8 qt sizes.
Deep-sided design with a compact stovetop footprint.
Suitable for small-batch cooking and smaller sourdough loaves.
Enamel interior requires no seasoning.
Fitted cast iron lid helps retain moisture.
Compatible with gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops.
Oven-safe up to 500°F (260°C).

Dimensions

1.8 Qt Model

Best For: Generous solo meals, oatmeal for two, or small-batch deep frying (less oil needed).
Capacity: 1–2 servings (Cooks approx. 2-3 cups of cooked rice).
Dimensions: 6.3" diameter x 4.33" height (pot body only).
Weight: 5.33 lbs

2.8 Qt Model

Best For: Dinner for two, soup nights, or reheating leftovers without using a microwave.
Capacity: 2–3 servings (Cooks approx. 4-5 cups of cooked rice).
Dimensions: 7.1" diameter x 5.1" height (pot body only).
Weight: 6.63 lbs

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

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Free standard shipping with no minimum order value.
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Most orders leave our local warehouses within 1 business day, and usually arrive in 3–5 business days.

Easy 30-Day Returns

Changed your mind? No stress.
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return.
Simple Return Shipping
We’ll send you a prepaid return label, so you don’t have to figure it out yourself. A flat $9.99 return shipping fee will be deducted from your refund for each product returned.

Arrived Damaged? We'll Make It Right.

If your cookware arrives chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged in transit, send us a photo and we’ll arrange a replacement.

In most cases, there’s no need to return the damaged item.

12-Month Warranty

If your cookware chips, cracks or flakes due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of purchase, contact us and we’ll arrange a replacement or refund.

Materials & Finish

Enameled Cast Iron

Cast iron is all we do at Cast Iron Warehouse. We love how well it holds heat and how long it lasts.

This piece has an enamel cooking surface, so there's no seasoning to maintain. You get the feel and performance of cast iron, with easier cleanup and no synthetic nonstick coating.

Use & Care

Oven Safe up to 500°F (260°C)
Suitable for braising, roasting, baking and other oven cooking up to 500°F (260°C).

Use Low to Medium Heat
Cast iron holds heat well, so low to medium heat is suitable for most everyday cooking. Avoid prolonged high heat, especially when the Dutch oven is empty.

No Seasoning Required
The smooth enameled interior does not require seasoning. Wooden, silicone or nylon utensils are recommended to help protect the enamel surface.

Avoid Thermal Shock
Do not pour cold water into a very hot Dutch oven. Allow it to cool before washing.

Hand Wash Recommended
Wash with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge or non-abrasive brush. For stuck-on food, soak in warm water before cleaning. Avoid abrasive cleaners and scouring pads.

Use Oven Mitts When Hot
The pot, lid and handles become very hot during cooking. Always use dry oven mitts when handling hot cookware.

How we keep our prices fair

Cookware sold through traditional retail channels can pass through several layers before reaching the customer, including distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Each layer adds its own costs and margin.

We keep our supply chain simpler. We work directly with experienced cast iron manufacturers and sell directly to our customers, without traditional wholesale and retail markups.

By keeping those layers to a minimum, we can offer well-made cast iron cookware without traditional retail mark-ups.

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Why You'll Love It

Just Enough for Smaller Meals
Rice for two, a small batch of beans or a pot of soup—without having to bring out your largest Dutch oven. Ideal for smaller households, side dishes and everyday cooking.
A Good Fit for Smaller Sourdough Loaves
A smaller dough portion can spread too wide in a large Dutch oven. This pot's deeper, narrower shape gives small round loaves a more suitable baking space.
Enameled, No Seasoning Needed
Cook tomato-based soups, simmer beans or bake bread without maintaining a seasoning layer. The enamel interior is easy to care for and ready for regular use.

Customers praised this versatile cast iron pot as "perfect for bread baking and small batch soups," ideal for 1-3 people. Many highlighted excellent heat distribution, easy cleaning, and beautiful colors. While most loved the compact size for rice, sourdough, and stews, some found it smaller than expected. A few reported enamel chipping issues.

Perfect rice everytime! It's well built, beautiful and arrived so fast
Perfect size for a small rustic bread loaf. Beautiful color, heavy weight, lid fits snugly.
It not only cooks food well but it reheats food easily and on low heat.

5 stars: 104 (88%)
4 stars: 6 (5%)
3 stars: 1 (1%)
2 stars: 1 (1%)
1 star: 6 (5%)

Makes great artisan bread with parchment paper.

I bout 2 of these for making artisan bread. They come out great every time!

Great value

I was in the market for a smaller not so priceyDO to bake sourdough bread inFor the price I feel this DO is very goodIt came double boxed so no damages like others have mentionedI’ve used it once & it’s perfect for my needs

Perfect fit for small loafs

Ok - SUPES CUTE!!! Make the cutest mini sourdough loafs! I am an avid baker and when wanting to make a smaller loaf, I turned to this item. I have to say I was really impressed. The loves rose so nicely and the cutest little shape. Highly recommend!

Perfect size & quality

I wanted a smaller enameled cast iron pot that would fit on my small stove with other pots, but be tall enough to hold a decent amount food.Zero cosmetic issues on arrival (great packaging & QC), held heat and cooked perfectly. Moisture retention is excellent. Very happy with the purchase.

Perfect size...

I have been looking for a cast iron pot like this for several years. It is a 2.8 qt pot, but it is deep which forces the dough up for height instead of spreading out for a low loaf of bread. It makes a small loaf of course and for those who bake bread, it comfortably holds a 3 cup batch of dough. My recipe for anyone interested is: 1 1/2 cups of warm water, 2 t sugar and 1 T quick yeast, let activate for 10 minutes, then add 3 cups flour and 1 t salt. Double in size, punch down and let it rise again for 15 to 30 minutes, dump into the cast iron pot and bake 30 minutes with lid on then remove lid and brown to for 5 minutes. Also a perfect size to give to anyone who likes homemade bread. Enjoy.

It’s exactly the size I needed and it has been a perfect edition for my kitchen.

Beautiful and great

Beautiful and great quality

Cooks and reheats food

It not only cooks food well but it reheats food easily and on low heat. It looked too small for my usual food prep but it is amazingly robust. I even heated up some corn tortillas. The key is to preheat. I love this pot!

Cooking rice working quite well

Cooking rice working quite well.
Boiling soup also very good.

Love this cute little Dutch oven!!

This is a small round Dutch oven I bought after borrowing something similar from a friend.I bought it for baking a small loaf to share. It performed perfectly, and I will definitely be trying it for cooking rice next. It is very high quality, a very nice finish!

Perfect size!!!

Great little pot!

This turned out a little smaller than I thought but I’m using it a lot! Haven’t tried my sourdough in it but anxious to try it soon. Very beautiful color and craftsmanship.

a perfect little pot

i am one of those fortunate cooks who has several large LC dutch ovens but it is no longer in my budget. my home burned down last june and i lost my oatmeal pot. i thought i could manage with other vessels but realized i could not. finding your site and this very perfect pot, at a very perfect price point, was a very perfect thing. it's lovely and sweet and colorful and it now sits on my range or counter all the time. thank you!

Small but so useful

It’s petite and gorgeous! I can not wait to cook in it!

Quality

Quality product

Perfect rice everytime! It’s well built

Perfect rice everytime! It’s well built , beautiful and arrived so fast

ots great !

Perfect size for us. easy to clean

Very pleased with quality

Very pleased with quality.

Got both sizes perfect

Got both sizes perfect. Love. Clean up nicely.

Great size great for cooking fish in or chicken

Great size great for cooking fish in or chicken or whatever for one person that's me

Nice size for bread

Great for my bread baking. I use it very often.

Great gift

This was given as a Christmas gift

Perfect

Cute little pot perfect for sauce

Perfect size

Very nice. Great quality and so pretty

Excellent Dutch oven for bread baking or small batch soups

Holy Toledo is this thing nice! Perfect size for a small rustic bread loaf. Beautiful color, heavy weight, lid fits snugly. Highly recommended!

Excellent Quality

The quality is great. I've cleaned it in the dishwasher many times. The size is perfect for 2 people and can be used on my induction stove or in the oven.

Sourdough loaves

Perfect size for mini sourdough loaves. As advertised and does well for the purpose I bought it for. I make 300g loaves and they fit in this and get good oven spring.

Perfect Little Pot

This is a great little pot good for cooking for one or two. Works perfectly on a gas stove with perfect heat distribution. Food cooks fast!

Love the size and color

Just the right size. Just received but made oatmeal in it and cleaned up nicely. Color is beautiful

Beautiful color pot

I love this easy to clean pot. The color is a show stopper. Durable with excellent quality

is the bottom surface smooth?

Cast Iron Warehouse

Yes, the bottom surface is smooth enamel.

Frequently asked questions

Which Size Should I Choose: 1.8 qt or 2.8 qt?
Choose the 1.8 qt for smaller portions, rice, oatmeal, side dishes and meals for one or two.
The 2.8 qt gives you more room for larger batches of rice, soups, beans and small stews, and generally suits two to three servings.
How Much Rice Can I Cook?
As a practical guide, the 1.8 qt size is suited to approximately 2–3 cups of cooked rice, while the 2.8 qt size holds approximately 4–5 cups of cooked rice.
Rice varieties and cooking methods expand differently, so use these amounts as starting points rather than maximum capacities.
What Is the Benefit of the Deep Shape?
The taller sides give rice, oatmeal, beans and soups more room to bubble while keeping the pot relatively compact on the stovetop.
The extra depth is particularly useful for starchy foods and small-batch dishes that need more headroom without a wide, full-size Dutch oven.
How Is This Different from a Rice Cooker or Regular Saucepan?
A rice cooker is more automatic if rice is all you want to make.
This Dutch oven is more versatile: you can sauté aromatics, cook rice or grains, simmer soups and beans, and move the same pot into the oven. Cast iron also holds heat well once hot, while the fitted lid helps retain moisture during covered cooking.
How Do I Keep Rice from Sticking or Burning?
The enamel is not a synthetic non-stick surface, so heat control matters.
Once the liquid reaches a simmer, reduce the heat and avoid cooking longer than your recipe requires. Letting the rice rest covered off the heat for a few minutes can also help it finish cooking without continuing to heat the bottom.
If rice does stick, allow the pot to cool and soak it briefly in warm, soapy water before cleaning.
What Else Can I Cook Besides Rice?
The deep, compact shape works well for oatmeal, grains, beans, soups, curries, sauces, small stews, side dishes and reheating leftovers.
It is designed as a small everyday Dutch oven rather than a dedicated rice pot.
Do I Need to Season the Enamel?
No. The smooth enamel cooking surface is not bare cast iron and does not require seasoning.
Wash it with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge or brush, and avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
Does It Work on Induction and in the Oven?
Yes. It is compatible with gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops and is oven safe up to 500°F (260°C).
On glass or ceramic cooktops, lift the pot rather than sliding it across the surface.
Can I Bake Bread in It?
Yes. The Dutch oven can also be used for small round loaves and other oven-baked recipes.
Because of its compact diameter, it is better suited to smaller dough quantities than a standard full-size Dutch oven.

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